Olympus E-M5 Mark II Best Settings for Beginners - A Tutorial with In Depth Explanations ep.450
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Aperture Priority Mode for Beginners: • Aperture Explained: A ...
Shutter Speed for Beginners: • Mastering Shutter Spee...
Mechanical Shutter vs Electronic: • Mechanical Shutter vs ...
Time Index:
00:30 The Mode Dial
05:40 The Buttons
09:15 Shooting Menu 1
12:30 Antishock & Silient Mode
15:51 Super Control Panel
29:28 Further Tweaks in the Menu
42:07 Saving Custom Settings into Myset
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This has been a great refresher - even after all these years. I reset all my settings back to factory defaults and went through each that you mentioned. You have such a great way of explaining it all Rob. Thank you!!!
I love this camera: when EM5 still meant high end and top performances, instead of just "re-cased" EM1 of the previous gen.
Was this not a "re-cased" EM1 MK1? Great camera though, still use mine regularly.
@@alex-reay It is still my main cam, besides using the G9.
Very useful...subbed ! Thank you Rob
Many thanks Rob, these videos are so helpful!
Happy to help.
Excellent, once again. I've been keeping an eye open for one.
Thanks. They are on sale right now from OM Systems refurb site here in the USA. Just $399.
I have an extra one like new I'm willing to sell. I will even throw in a 40-150 lens for $300 plus shipping.
Many thanks Rob, an excellent, learning video .
Thanks!
Thanks Rob, great video, very helpful and informative. I love my EM5 and now I can enjoy it even more.
Thanks!
Very useful & informative Vid, many thanks.
Thanks, John. I try.
Hi Rob thank you so much for your informative videos on the Olympus EM-5 Markii. Being a bit older not a lot of content available and i would like to be as competent as possible using this camera before considering upgrades. thank you for your invaluable and easy to understand advice. Regards Bill
Thank you Rob, this is again a great video. I am still using my E-M5 mark II, and I found you review a fantastic refresher.
Thanks!
A big thank you
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Awesome vid! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thank you. 😎
You're welcome!
Thanks a lot .
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Hi Robin it's nice to watch you again after long time. I found your video about old olympus models really interesting and helpfull. I use to keep my gears for years and not changing so often models. Greeting from Athens Greece.
Thanks!
Good video Rob. I heard a few reference to astrophotography sprinkled through this.
Thanks. Learned it from your video.
Thanks Rob , it's great to get the specific camera review of the camera I have . It's a little old but still very capable. I recently bought 2 EM 5 mk2 cameras both with 14/150 lenses for $900 Australian as new old stock . Fantastic little cameras. Thanks again.
That's a killer deal! I've had this camera for about 3 years, but never took it out. I just prefer my PenF. That said, I really can't wait to take it out more now that I have the grip for it. Personally, I think the EM5.2 is the pinnacle of the OMD lineup.
@@RobTrek All mark II (OM10, EM1, EM5) were very successful at Olympus, certainly the most innovative cameras when they came out. Personally, I preferred to have the OM10 II because of its tilt-only screen, which I love for street photography.
The best trainer in the mastery of olympus cameras, thank you for that! It would be great if you could also present the basics of using software for developing and retouching photos...
I have few videos for Olympus/OM Workspace and DxO Photolab. Most of them are for specific features. I will see what I can do about an overall workflow. Thanks. th-cam.com/play/PLyBjgg0NvOrPnV4fG5auFMH1cL0QOAuMV.html
@@RobTrek Thank you very much, this will help me find my way around!
Rob, a few years ago after watching your videos, I moved from Nikon to Olympus MFT. Many thanks for your absolutely great support to Olympus/OM shooters.
As always an excellent, informative and easy-to-follow tutorial. I am a happy owner of this camera for 3 years now. A few days ago the histogram of the EVF stopped following exposure settings, so I did a full reset. Your tutorial was a good refresher for basic settings. And I even learnt something new!
Great to hear!
Hello and thank you for your videos. Have you ever produced a video on the manual mode and also on the use of the manual diaphragm on a lens?
I have two videos: th-cam.com/video/EGLtAcy2Pe8/w-d-xo.html & th-cam.com/video/PsNXdthBqRA/w-d-xo.html
Why Trekkies love Rob Trek: clear, concise, easy-to-follow tutorials for all levels of Olympus / OM System cameras, suitable for all levels of photographers. Become a Trekkie: like and subscribe!
Thanks, Thomas!
A Trekkie here and I second all you stated, sir.
Amen. No matter how well I think I know my Olympus cameras, and no matter how many of these videos I watch, I always learn a few new things. Thanks as always, Rob.
I just bought a beautiful like new (pristine) copy of this camera in its original box with a grip and a battery holder for a sweat deal. What a fantastic little camera. I have an OM-1 and an E-M1iii, but I love the size and feel of this camera
Yes, it's really a great camera. I feel the same way.
Hey, Rob! Thnx so much for this tutorial. In 2014, I bought an EM5, primarily for the IS & water seal (was headed to Scotland in sept). By 2016, I moved up to the EM5ii. In 2018, I bought the EM1ii. I still have the EM5ii & the EM1ii. Am considering keeping the EM5ii & selling the EM1ii. Your excellent overview of the EM5ii helped me understand what I actually have, & I’m realizing that for my need/style of shooting, it may be better for me. Plus, the EM1ii, while it takes beautiful images, is too heavy & big for my shaky, small hands. I’ve missed the “Style” options on the EM1ii, because I like to do night shooting. Also, the screen doesn’t have the same rotation as the EM 5ii. All that to say, I’m going to pull my EM5ii out of the box & play around with it again (based on your suggestions- the menus have always been an issue - even with the Dummies books). Your explanations/descriptions are very helpful.
You are very good with this. Thank you. I’ve watched millions of photo videos over the past 10 years.
From The Angry Photographer, Tony and Chelsea, Omar Gonzales, ha..love him.
Your delivery style with information is wonderful. New subscriber. 💁🏻♀️
Wow, thank you! To have my channel mentioned along side some of my personal favorites is flattering. Please don't hesitate to ask questions and comment. I appreciate the support and feedback.
Thanks very much for taking the effort to make such a video for the old E-M5 mark II which I am using. The section about 'MySet' is valuable as I have totally ignored it so far.
You mentioned there is a tweaking to make C-AF more usable. What is it, or you will make another video for it?
Thanks. The tweaks for AF are around the 32:00 mark.
I have the om11 and I still shoot with the 5mkll. It’s smaller and lighter fitting my hands better than the mk10 series.
For casual shooting it’s still a winner.
Agreed! I need to take out my EM5.2 more. As you can tell from the video, it's still in mint condition.
your video is truly a god sent. i just brought this camera this morning. how the hell can the lord of youtube know what to suggest?
It's scary!
Many thanks for this very useful setup guide for the EM5 mk2. Do you have a similar setup guide for the E-PL8 or is it possible to adopt the same settings as shown in this video? Once again, a big thank you to you.
I don't have one for the EPL8, but the setup will be very similar. The EPL8 will not have the same depth of options in the menus. So if you see something here that is not in the EPL8, then it is not an option.
Dear Rob, waiting for this video. Still have my E-M5 Mark II, yet to use or experiment many functions yet (HDR, Times laps etc..). Sadly no more firmware update for it. for last few years. Cheers~! from Singapore :)
Lots of great features to get in to!
Thanks a lot for this Uncle Rob. I've been waiting for you to have this for the E-M5 II ever since I had it back in early 2021. My main concern is if it's possible for me to use the art filters using video? I used to use them on my E-PL7 😁
Yes, you can use the art filters in video.
@@RobTrek any tutorials how? What I do is to set the mode to art filters then click on the red video button. It doesn't work though.
Thank you Rob for your continuous support of Olympus OMD EM5 MARK II. Beginners like me benefit from your teaching tremendously. SAVE TIME AND LEARN FROM THE MAESTRO
Thanks. Happy to help!
Hi, amazing tutorial, I'm surprised this is only 6 months old for this old beautiful camera, I just got it and I'm in love, also in love of my Canon EOS R6 and missing how easy it is to config! Do you know if there is a way to change Exposure Compensation (I shot in M, with ISO Auto and I set shutter speed and aperture), but I'm getting crazy finding the way to modify that!!
Thanks. Unfortunately, exposure compensation in manual mode on the EM5.2 is not available. That functionality was in later Olympus cameras.
Rob, did I miss the tweak you were going to show to improve CAF? Thanks, and all the best, Gordon.
Yes. Right around the 32:00 mark.
@@RobTrek Thank you!
Rob: great video and I watched it twice !! I have an em10 MarkII and I assume that the set up and menu are nearly the same. You mentioned in your video that for black and white you sometimes set your gradation on the SCP to low. I tried this but when I change to monotone the gradation symbol disappears and I get the sharpness and contrast choices. So, can I change the gradation to low or high when I am in monotone on my em10 MarkII or is this only available in the EM5 MarkII ?
On the EM10.2, you need to go into Shooting Menu #1 --> Picture Mode --> Monotone --> Gradation. From there you can set Auto, Low, High.
@@RobTrek Thanks... I just assumed that it could be changed from the SCP. Thanks for the heads up as I learned something new today !!!!
Thanks, is it possible to lock shutter and aperture dials?
Unfortunately, you can't lock shutter and aperture with Auto-ISO. You have to do full manual and lock ISO as well.
Thanks Rob. I hope you don't mind this question but I have the E-M5 mark 1. I don't use it a lot these days as I have other more advanced Olympus bodies but from time to time I take it out for a photo walk or some street photography. Unfortunately the Mark 1 does not have a 0 second anti shock setting. What would be the recommendation as to anti shock on this camera? Turn it off? Use 1/4 second? I've never been able to get a clear answer on this.
Check your firmware. According to the JP website, 0 second anti-shock was added in ver 1.3.
dl01.olympus-imaging.com/ww/ud2/ENU/0001/1090/index46a.html
support.jp.omsystem.com/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/
@@RobTrek That's for the E-M1. I have the E-M5 Mark 1.
Oops, I read your comment wrong! If you don't have a 0 second settings, use 1/4 sec with shutter speeds below 1/250. I'm using this article as a reference where the E-M5 was tested for shutter shock www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3651827
@@RobTrek Ahh great. Looks like a helpful article. Thanks Rob.
Rob as always I watch out of curiosity 👍 please give me the information.... I own em5 ii and I can't run focus stacking??? The menu is but not illuminated???
Most likely you are not using a compatible lens. Here is a list: learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/e-m1-mark-ii/which-lenses-are-compatible-with-the-focus-stacking-mode
Rob can you do a CCD vs CMOS video thank you.
That will take me a while. I'll try and do something next week.
@@RobTrek Thank you. I think Olympus CCD and Olympus CMOS would be the best battle since its all Olympus color science.
@@bigrobotnewstoday1436 Are you talking about the old Olympus “E-Volt” models such as the
E-300 and E-500. Both with the old Kodak CCD 8 MP sensors. ??
Dear Rob,
My question is about setting the AF point. I find when I am shooting the AF point moves around. Is there a way to lock the AF point to the center of the grid? Thanks very much. Stephanie Schoap
Try turning of the AF Targeting Pad. Go into the settings menu -> A3 -> AF Targeting -> OFF.
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EDIT: just a question. was thinking of shooting some events this year. thinking of getting an em1 mark iii for the face detect. is the mark3 really that much better at face detect than the other olympus cameras? thanks again!
@@laurendelosreyes9615 Yes, it is. I tested it against my other cameras and against a Canon. It was about equal to the Canon and 10x better than previous models.
@@RobTrek well. olympus refurb here i come i guess. theyre $799 right now.
@@laurendelosreyes9615 Thanks again for the coffee!
When I'm in aperture mode what does the exposure dial control?
There are two dials on top right. The Front Dial controls Exposure Compensation, the Rear dial controls Aperture. Exposure compensation makes the image brighter or darker than the metered scene. I have a video that goes into detail here: th-cam.com/video/2JiarT5fbB0/w-d-xo.html
Hi Rob, following constantly. I have an issue on my EM5 mark II. Basically between shootings when I lay the camera away of the eye it enters a sort of stand-by or sleep mode, the screen goes black and it takes 2-3 seconds to come back. Why is that? I can avoid it only if I keep half-pressing the shoot button. How do I make in between shooting and waking of the camera immediate?? Thanks
Most likely you are in quick sleep mode. Go into Menu K -> Quick Sleep Mode -> OFF. Let me know if that worked.
I made all the settings per your recommendations but for some reason after I saved them all to My set 1 all the setting saved but for some reason the image quality keeps changing from LSF to LN. I made the change again in menu and changed all line sets to LSF and saved it again to myset 1 but when I go into shooting mode and look at the super control panel all the settings are the same but the LSF changed to LN again. Can you tell me why as I would like to shoot in the highest mode possible.
Hi Shawn, It's difficult to know without seeing exactly what is happening. Be sure to watch starting at 42:00 and follow the steps very carefully. If you're still having issues, maybe record a video using your cell phone so I can see what is happening. Email it to rob at robtrek dot com.
Can anyone help me?
I have just purchased this camera and the LCD screen doesn't work went it's fully open. It works fine when articulating but when placed back in the housing it turns off.
Any ideas? I have done a full factory reset and it still doesn't work
Hi. I have some suggestions for you in this video: th-cam.com/video/7CzP0m87jP4/w-d-xo.html Let me know if how it goes!
How do I change the bit rate of this camera?
For photos, it's limited to 12bit raw or 8bit jpg. For movies, you select All-i, SF, F, N, A. The bitrates are as follows.
MOV (H.264)
1920 x 1080 30p/25p/24p Avg. 77 Mbps All-I (A-I)*
1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Avg. 52 Mbps (SF)
1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Avg. 30 Mbps (F)
1920 x 1080 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Avg. 18Mbps (A)
Hi. I got a chance to get a EM5 mark II . It’s 09/2023. Still worth it?
It will always depends on the price and condition of the EM5.2 vs other alternatives as EM5.3 or OM5. Also your budget.
Not so long ago you could buy an OM5 for 900. I think its a very good deal. So a EM5.2 for 450 could be good.
Hi Rob,
I am interested in buying this OM-D E-M5 MK2 Titanium Edition or a OM-D E-M10 Limited edition, i both can get them around the same price (between €200 & €300. Which one do you recommend? I had a Canon EOS R before, but I am looking for a small camera that I will be travelling with around Europe to capture my travels. Best regards
Definitely the EM5 MK2. It adds weather sealing, high res shot mode and focus stacking. For video, it has a mic and headphone jack. The metal used for the body is also superior. Only thing you have to be careful is shutter shock when shooting below 1/500th sec. with telephoto lenses. Try to use silent shutter mode or wider angle lenses. The EM10 doesn't have this issue.
If you use shutter silent mode note the flash will not work. I thought my camera or flash was broken. But it just the shutter mode.
Thanks for the tip. This is a very common thing that people overlook.
No video settings I'm really disappointed
I have a playlist for video here: th-cam.com/play/PLyBjgg0NvOrM-IBGvEtPqDslQI08va7LZ.html
Merci !
Thank you!